Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that thousands of Pakistani soldiers and civilians have been martyred in terrorism incidents since 2022, which he linked to militant activity operating from Afghan territory. Speaking during a National Assembly session, he stressed that terrorism remains one of Pakistan’s most serious security challenges. He urged greater regional cooperation to […]
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Asif says Centre, KP united against terrorism
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government now fully supports the Centre against terrorism. He told the National Assembly that cooperation improved after years of disagreements over security operations. His remarks matter because worsening attacks continue affecting residents in KP and Balochistan near the Afghan border. Asif responded to criticism from JUI-F leader […]
Pakistan Army hits Afghan Taliban positions in Chaman
Security forces destroyed multiple Afghan Taliban posts in the Chaman sector of Balochistan on Tuesday, according to security sources. The action followed reported unprovoked cross-border aggression from Afghan Taliban forces and militants. The incident is significant as it reflects ongoing tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Officials said the operation was conducted under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq. […]
Pakistan warns Afghan Taliban to curb cross-border terrorism
Pakistan Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (DG-ISPR), Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has warned the Afghan Taliban that they face a clear choice: protect their regime or risk destruction by supporting terrorist groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Read More: Zardari warns Afghan Taliban crossed red line In a television interview, Lt. Gen. Chaudhry stressed […]
Pakistan rejects Taliban claims over Kabul strike, defends operation
Pakistan has strongly rejected allegations made by the Afghan Taliban regarding a recent strike in Kabul, calling the claims false and misleading. Officials said the operation specifically targeted military infrastructure used for cross-border attacks rather than any civilian medical or rehabilitation facility. According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the strike carried out on […]
Pakistan reports major success in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s security forces have killed 663 combatants of the Afghan Taliban regime and Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists during Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar announced on Friday. Read More: Operation Ghazab–lil-Haq intensifies with Bagram strike Providing an update at 16:00 hours, Tarar said the operation also resulted in the destruction […]
LAKKI MARWAT, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — At least six terrorists were killed after opening fire on a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) team during an intelligence-based operation in the Shagayi area of Lakki Marwat, authorities said. The encounter lasted approximately 40 minutes, according to the CTD, who added that identification of the deceased is currently underway. Read More: […]
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Pakistan, India trade barbs at UN Security Council over Afghanistan
Pakistan and India exchanged sharp remarks at the United Nations (UN) Security Council during a debate on Afghanistan, with both sides accusing each other of destabilising the region and violating international norms. The tense exchange followed comments by Naseer Ahmad Faiq, who serves as Chargé d’affaires ad interim of Afghanistan’s Permanent Mission to the United […]
Pakistan strikes seven terrorist camps inside Afghanistan border
Pakistan carried out intelligence-based air operations targeting seven terrorist camps and ambush sites inside Afghanistan, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting confirmed on Saturday. Officials said the strikes were launched in response to a series of deadly attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu. The government stated that militants operating from Afghan soil were directly involved […]
Bannu blast linked to Afghan-based militants, say sources
The Bannu suicide attack was planned from Afghanistan by the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, security sources said Saturday. Officials confirmed the assault targeted a Pakistan Army vehicle and involved an Afghan-based network. The development raises serious regional security concerns and affects ongoing counterterror operations. According to security officials, responsibility was claimed by Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen, a sub-group […]